Tweni Talk: Criminals target trauma centre

JOHN Irven reported that all the copper wiring and cables was stolen from the ceiling of trauma counselling centre, Pollyanna’s Place, in Sea Park.

Any burglary is bad, but this type of theft is totally unacceptable. This centre does so much good for those who find themselves in the unfortunate position of requiring assistance.

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Thanks to some kind donations, they will soon be up and running again.

Diary updates

Apologies for the incorrect date given for the talk by Phillipa Makepeace on ‘Shipwrecks and the Silk Trade’ at Southport Library. Please note the correct date is this Friday, August 23, at 10 for 10.30am.

A reminder that the next Tweni CPF meeting will be held at Umtentweni Library next Tuesday, August 27, at 5.15pm. Everyone is urged to attend. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.

On the sick list

Norma Clarke reports that Nobby is a little better, but still in intensive care. She is trying to source to a recliner-type chair (Lazy Boy) for when he gets home.

If anyone has a second-hand chair in good condition for sale, please contact your scribe.

Welcome back to Bruce and Ann Sydney. Bruce has been away working and recently arrived back for knee surgery. Best of luck and hope he is up and about soon.

Blooming surprise

When Margaret Douglass of Umtentweni attended the Ziphakamise AGM held at St Katherine’s Church last Friday, she was pleasantly surprised to receive a lovely bouquet of flowers from CEO, Bishop Dr Lulamile J Bodla (aka Lulu) to thank her for her support.

Birthdays for the week are Ruby Kuhn (August 21), William Redpath (22) and Yvonne Lawlor, who is currently touring the west coast to see the flowers in full bloom (24). Happy celebrations to all.

All news to Leila.

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